Placement of a drug in one of the five controlled substance schedule categories is dependent upon the drug's
A)potential for abuse
B)acceptability for medical use in the U.S.
C)both of these
D)overall market share

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The placement of a drug in a controlled substance schedule is based on both its potential for abuse and its acceptability for medical use in the U.S. These two factors are taken into account to determine the appropriate level of control and regulation needed for each substance. The overall market share of a drug is not a factor in determining its controlled substance schedule classification.

Placement of a Drug in One of the Five Controlled